Star TC18A Operator’s Manual

TC14A/TC18A
Domestic and Std. Export
English

Middleby Cooking Systems Group  1400 Toastmaster Drive  Elgin, IL 60120  [phone]  FAX [phone]

Conveyor Toaster

Models TC14A, TC18A

OWNER'S OPERATING AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL

P/N 39289

Rev. E  V1  5/00

© 2000 Toastmaster, A Middleby Company.

is a registered trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.

I. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Component Location

The major components of the toaster are shown in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1

5. Conveyor

6. Return tray

B. Component Function (see Figure 1)

1-2. Toaster control knobs - see Section III, Operation.

3. Crumb tray - Collects crumbs from the toasted product. The tray
can be removed for cleaning.

4. Entry rack - Loaded with the bakery product to be toasted. The
product then slides onto the conveyor. The entry rack can be
removed for cleaning.

5. Conveyor - Transports the bakery product through the toaster,
between the top and bottom heating elements.

6. Return tray - Collects the toasted product. The tray can be removed
for cleaning.

C. Operating and Electrical Specifications

Pre-Heat Time: 20 minutes

Electrical Specifications/TC14A toaster models:
 TC14A74. 120V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 1.7kW, 14.3A, NEMA 5-20P plug.
 TC14A63. 208V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 1.8kW, 8.6A, NEMA 6-15P plug.
 TC14A66. 240V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 1.8kW, 7.5A, NEMA 6-15P plug.

Electrical Specifications/TC18A toaster models:
 TC18A63. 208V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 2.2kW, 10.5A, NEMA 6-20P plug.
 TC18A66. 240V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 2.2kW, 9.1A, NEMA 6-20P plug.

NOTE

Electrical wiring diagrams are provided at the back of this Manual.

4. Entry rack

3. Crumb tray

2. Conveyor speed
control knob

1. Product

selection knob

WARNING: IN CASE OF FIRE

Disconnect the toaster from its power source IMMEDI­ATELY. This allows the unit to cool, making it easier to
put out the fire.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASO­LINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLI­ANCE

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTER­ATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUC­TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE CONVEYOR TOASTER ON
EITHER OF ITS SIDES, ON ITS REAR SURFACE, OR
WITHOUT LEGS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE
HEATING ELEMENTS WILL OCCUR.

WARNING

DISCONNECT THE TOASTER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.

CAUTION

Using any parts other than genuine Toastmaster factory parts relieves
the manufacturer of all liability.

IMPORTANT

Contact your authorized service agent to perform maintenance and
repairs. A service agency directory is supplied with your toaster.

IMPORTANT

Toastmaster (manufacturer) reserves the right to change specifica­tions and product design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle
the buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions or
replacements for previously purchased equipment.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

This manual provides detailed information for the installation and
operation of your toaster. It also contains information to assist the
operator in diagnosing problems in the event of a malfunction. This
manual is an important tool for the operator and should be kept readily
available.

II. INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT

IT IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY
CONCEALED OR NON-CONCEALED DAMAGE TO THE FREIGHT
COMPANY.

A. Assembly

1. Thread the 4 (102mm) legs into the four holes on the bottom of the
toaster. See Figure 2. Then, place the toaster in the desired location.

2. Install the entry rack and crumb tray into the front of the toaster, as
shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 - Basic assembly and front-exit configuration

Entry rack

hanger rods fit

into holes on
toaster body

B. Electrical Utility Connection

IMPORTANT

THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE TOASTER REQUIRES A
CIRCUIT BREAKER/FUSED DISCONNECT. ELECTRICAL SPECIFI­CATIONS ARE LISTED ON THE SERIAL PLATE (SHOWN IN FIGURE

3), AND IN THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 1 OF THIS
MANUAL.

CONSULT ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES FOR
FURTHER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS.

1. Before proceeding with the electrical connection, check the following:

a. Check that the electrical supply matches the toasters

requirements. Refer to the toasters serial plate (Figure 3)
and to the Electrical Specifications on Page 1.

b. Check that the appropriate receptacle is available for the power

cord plug.

WARNING

ENSURE THAT BOTH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER/FUSED DIS­CONNECT AND THE PRODUCT SELECTION KNOB ARE IN
THE OFF (0) POSITION BEFORE PROCEEDING.

WARNING

ENSURE THAT ANY PACKING MATERIAL RESIDUE HAS
BEEN REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE TOASTING CHAMBER.

Return tray

slides underneath

toaster

Legs (4)

thread into holes

in bottom of

toaster

Crumb tray

slides into opening

in front of toaster

3. TOASTERS INTENDED FOR FRONT-EXIT OPERATION ONLY:

Position the return tray underneath the toaster, as shown in Figure

2. Note that the return tray extends past the FRONT of the toaster

during front-exit operation.

4. TOASTERS INTENDED FOR STRAIGHT-THROUGH, REAR­EXIT OPERATION ONLY:

 Remove the CENTER screw from the rear panel of the toaster,

as shown in Figure 3.

 Push the rear panel forward into the toaster.

 Position the return tray underneath the toaster as shown in

Figure 3. Note that the return tray extends past the REAR of

the toaster during rear-exit operation.

Figure 3 - Electrical connection and rear-exit configuration

3. Insert the power cord plug into its receptacle.

III. OPERATION

A. Location and Function of Controls

This section provides a basic description of the toaster controls, their
location, and the functions they perform. The operator MUST be familiar
with the controls. Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4

1. Product

selection knob

1. Product Selection knob

2. Conveyor

speed control

knob

Serial plate

slides underneath

Return tray

toaster

2. Adjust
panel

1. Remove
screw

 When set to TOAST ( ), switches on the conveyor, upper

heating element(s), and lower heating element(s).

 When set to OFF (O), switches off the conveyor and all heating

elements.

 When set to BUNS/BAGELS ( ), switches on the conveyor

and lower heating elements ONLY.

2. Conveyor Speed Control knob

Adjusts the speed of the conveyor. This controls the amount of
toasting that the bakery product receives.

 1 is the minimum speed setting, which produces a darker

toasting of the bakery product.

 9 is the maximum speed setting, which produces a lighter

toasting of the bakery product.